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The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) is a public-private collaboration charged with fulfilling Lincoln`s economic development goals by creating economic growth and vitality. Job growth and business expansion are critical components of a vibrant and thriving community. The growth of Lincoln is on the skyline, in the voices of our entrepreneurs and in the spirit of our people. Due to expansion of new businesses, influx of talent and economically sound environment, Lincoln offers endless opportunities for success.
Today` more than 75 million young adults are out of work globally` and three times as many are underemployed. At the same time` 40 percent of employers say a skills shortage is leaving them with entry-level vacancies. Generation is a youth employment nonprofit with a dual mission to empower young people to build thriving` sustainable careers and to provide employers the highly skilled` motivated talent they need. Today` more than 21`000 young adults have graduated from the Generation program` which prepares young adults for careers in nearly 80 cities and 200 locations across eight countries` with five countries in pre-launch. Generation works with 2`300+ employer partners and a wide range of implementation partners and funders. The organization was founded as an independent nonprofit by McKinsey & Company in 2014. Results have been strong` with over 80% of graduates placed in jobs within 3 months of graduation and approximately 70% still employed one year later. The organization was founded as an independent nonprofit by McKinsey & Company in 2014` and is supported by over 30 funders including Walmart` and USAID
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is dedicated to providing opportunities for every member in our community to develop their full potential. Since 1959, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has been fulfilling its mission of “Building Lives That Work.” We provide tools that help people overcome barriers to employment and find meaningful work. We utilize vocational services, youth programs, and disability and veteran services to enable individuals to get back on their feet, secure employment and develop their careers. Goodwill Industries of Central Florida proudly serves Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties.
Brain Injury Association of Arizona is a Phoenix, AZ-based company in the Non-profit sector.
Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal and to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857 Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers Chicago-area families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan serves more than 67,000 families and individuals as diverse as the communities in which they live, with 81% being part of the working poor or lower-middle class.